- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bel Air, MD
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Homestead/Wakefield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240039000701
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Bel Air · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead/Wakefield Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Bel Air, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.9 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 240039000701 · Bel Air, MD Other · MID · TRAD
1,071 enr · 17.9:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.9 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
1,071 students
What this shows Homestead/Wakefield Elementary reports 1,071 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homestead/Wakefield Elementary compares
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 66% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,071
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Maryland - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Homestead/Wakefield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homestead/Wakefield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Bel Air
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prospect Mill Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Bel Air Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Fountain Green Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Harford Academy at Campus Hills
Special-education school
141 students 2.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,071 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
How many students attend Homestead/Wakefield Elementary?
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary has 1,071 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bel Air, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,057 (2022-23) → 1,057 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homestead/Wakefield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homestead/Wakefield Elementary?
16.9% of students at Homestead/Wakefield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homestead/Wakefield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Bel Air, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homestead/Wakefield Elementary?
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Homestead/Wakefield Elementary rank among schools in Bel Air?
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead/Wakefield Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Bel Air, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bel Air on the city page.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Homestead/Wakefield Elementary, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.